Citation

Mg B, Paul A. J. Assoc. Physicians India 2023; 71(4): 11-12.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2023, Association of Physicians of India)

DOI

10.5005/japi-11001-0219

PMID

37355797

Abstract

[locally known as “saani powder” in Tamil Nadu. It is freely available in homes as a disinfectant and is sometimes accidentally consumed by children. It is available in two colors -yellow and green.[1,2] Cow dung powder poisoning is common in certain districts of Tamil Nadu] see also: doi: 10.4103/0972-5229.169357
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Cow dung powder coloring agent poisoning is common in Southern Tamil Nadu. Both yellow and green varieties are common. Yellow cow dung poisoning usually produces central nervous system (CNS) and hepatic involvement as well as gastrointestinal problems. Though cardiac issues like arrhythmias are seen, toxic myocarditis and cardiac failure are not common. We present a case of a 42-year-old lady with yellow cow dung poisoning who developed toxic myocarditis and cardiac failure with complete recovery over a period of time.

Language: en

Keywords

Female; India; Animals; *Heart Failure; *Myocarditis; Arrhythmias, Cardiac/chemically induced; Cardiotoxicity/etiology; Cattle